Nike Metcon 9
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Released August 2023
- Versatile, durable training shoe
- Meant for CrossFit workouts and training
- Enhanced rope guard
- Larger Hyperlift crash pad
- 11 colorways available at launch
Video Review
In-Depth Review
Tested Extensively: The Nike Metcon 9 Review (2024)
Author: Amanda Capritto, CPT, CNC, CES, CF-L1 A longtime CrossFitter and personal trainer takes a look at the newest CrossFit shoes in our Nike Metcon 9 review. Read the full review.
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Versatile training shoe
- Rope guard wrap-around
- Rigid heel great for stability
- Multiple colorways to choose from
- Lace locking system
- High-traction outsole
- Durable upper
- Breathable woven textile upper
- Wide toe box
What Needs Improvement...
- Not great for running or WODs with longer run intervals
- Some people may find them too rigid
- Expensive at $150 a pair
Specs
| Outsole | Rubber |
|---|---|
| Colorways | AMP: Phantom/Light Bone/Black; Men’s: Monarch/Mica Green/Medium Ash/Amber Brown\, Black/Anthracite/Smoke Grey/White\, Light Smoke Grey/Photon Dust/White/White\, White/Racer Blue/Obsidian/Pure Platinum\, Olive/High Voltage/Luminous Green/Sequoia; Women’s: Amber Brown/Light Bone/Mica Green/Guava Ice\, Pink Oxford/Diffused Taupe/Pearl Pink/White\, Jade Ice/Black/Mineral/White\, Sail/Guava Ice/Rush Fuchsia/White\, Black/Anthracite/Smoke Grey/White |
| Sizing | Women’s 5-12\, men’s 3.5-15 |
| Upper | Woven textile |
| Midsole | Dual-density foam |
Summary
The Nike Metcon 9 training shoes were released in August 2023 and build upon the Nike Metcon 8s with an enhanced rope guar wrap-around, plus a larger and more rigid crash pad. They feature a tightly woven and durable, but breathable, upper. The patterned, grooved outsole provides great traction during most weather conditions.
